Program

”Mabui Special Award” Screening

Photo: Osamu Muranaka

『Paradise View』
Director: Go Takamine
1985／117 minutes／Japan／Okinawan, Japanese／FHD
＊There's only Japanese subtitles for this screening.
In the scenic backdrop of Okinawa, just before its reversion to Japan, the story revolves around Reishu, a jobless young man living in a charming village. His tale intertwines with Chiru, a girl who carries affection for him, and Ito, a botanist hailing from Tokyo. As Reishu vanishes under mysterious circumstances, the narrative transforms into a tropical fantasy, skillfully reinterpreting Okinawa's history, climate, and traditions in a creative and imaginative manner.

＜Director Profile＞
Go Takamine
Go Takamine, hailing from Kabira village on Ishigaki Island, embarked on his filmmaking journey after studying art at Kyoto University of Education. He made his mark with "Okinawan Dream Show" (1974), capturing Okinawa's landscape during the reversion period. In 1985, his fiction film "Paradise View" gained international recognition, screening at festivals like the Berlin International Film Festival's Young Forum. His film "Untamagiru" (1989) earned him the Caligari Award at Berlin, the Grand Prize at the Three Continents Festival in Nantes, and accolades from Hawaii International Film Festival and the Directors' Guild of Japan, establishing him as a pioneer in Okinawan-language cinema. In "Tsuru-Henry" (1998), starring folk singer Oshiro Misako, Takamine ventured into digital filmmaking. His recent work, "Queer Fish Lane" (2016), marked his return after 18 years, showcasing his enduring impact on the international film scene.




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